4 key questions the Panthers must answer ahead of 2023 free agency
By Dean Jones
What key questions must the Carolina Panthers answer as they head into an important 2023 free-agency period for the franchise?
With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, attention turns to the upcoming off-season. One that is arguably the most important in Carolina Panthers franchise history.
Matt Rhule’s inept management is no longer a problem, which is a positive. Frank Reich is in the process of molding a professional coaching staff capable of turning the Panthers around, with general manager Scott Fitterer‘s growing voice in personnel matters something else that is likely to help.
Fitterer had to play second fiddle to Rhule when it came to the final say. But there is enormous pressure on the front office figure to get things right and put the Panthers in a better position to excel next season.
A fascinating few months await. On this topic, here are four key questions the Panthers must answer as the 2023 free-agent period draws closer.
Question No. 1
How much money will the Carolina Panthers have?
The Carolina Panthers are not blessed with much financial wiggle room currently. However, there are moves to make that can save the organization a significant amount on its 2023 salary cap before free agency.
Early releases and contract restructures will be considered by Scott Fitterer and other influential figures. Something that would give their chances of becoming an attractive free-agent destination a tremendous amount of good.